Bread Quick Bread Recipes Fruit Bread Recipes Banana Bread Joy's Easy Banana Bread 4.8 (3,004) 2,493 Reviews 778 Photos This banana bread is quick and easy to prepare, and everyone always comes back for seconds! Submitted by Joy Updated on June 14, 2023 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 778 778 778 778 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Servings: 10 Yield: 1 9x5-inch loaf Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe This delicious and easy banana bread recipe comes together quickly with budget-friendly ingredients you likely already have on hand. How to Make Easy Banana Bread You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics: Easy Banana Bread Ingredients These are the basic ingredients you’ll need to make this easy banana bread recipe (you probably already have most of them in your kitchen): Bananas: Start with three ripe, mashed bananas. Sugar: White sugar sweetens things up. Egg: An egg adds moisture and helps bind the banana batter together. Butter: Half a stick of melted butter lends more moisture and richness. Flour: All-purpose flour gives the easy banana bread structure. Baking soda: Baking soda acts as a leavener, which means it helps the bread rise. Salt: A teaspoon of salt enhances the flavors of the other ingredients. How Do You Make Easy Banana Bread? Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make this incredibly easy banana bread at home: Combine the dry ingredients in one bowl and the wet ingredients in another. Stir the dry mixture into the wet mixture.Pour the batter into a prepared loaf pan and bake. Storage and Freezing Instructions To store this easy banana bread: Place a paper towel at the bottom of an airtight container or in a zip-top bag. Place the cooled banana bread loaf on top of it, then cover the loaf with another paper towel. Seal the container tightly and store it at room temperature for about four days. You can freeze the banana bread for two to four months. Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise “Very good simple recipe,” according to one Allrecipes community member. “Sometimes less is more. Great flavor and texture. I went with dark brown sugar. Looking forward to adding spices and nuts. Perfect!” “Easiest and best recipe I have ever used,” raves Anita Burian. “I made a large loaf the first time then started making mini loaves for gifting! Yummy!” “I have used this recipe, faithful to the ingredients, for years and loved it,” says another Allrecipes community member. “Yesterday when I went to make it I didn't have butter so I used some of my roommate’s ghee... OMG!!!! That just took an already fantastic recipe to a new level.” Editorial contributions by Corey Williams Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings 3 ripe bananas, mashed 1 cup white sugar 1 egg ¼ cup melted butter 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt Directions Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Combine bananas, sugar, egg, and butter together in a bowl. Mix flour and baking soda together in a separate bowl; stir into banana mixture until batter is just mixed. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Stir in salt; pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the bread comes out clean, about 1 hour. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Enjoy! DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS I Made It Print 5,795 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 225 Calories 5g Fat 42g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 10 Calories 225 % Daily Value * Total Fat 5g 7% Saturated Fat 3g 16% Cholesterol 31mg 10% Sodium 399mg 17% Total Carbohydrate 42g 15% Dietary Fiber 1g 5% Total Sugars 24g Protein 3g 6% Vitamin C 3mg 3% Calcium 9mg 1% Iron 1mg 6% Potassium 155mg 3% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.